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MXD Group Inc. allegedly did not pay driver minimum, overtime wages
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man formerly employed as a driver alleges he was not paid a minimum wage or overtime wages while employed for an Ohio-based company.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office employee alleges he and other canine handlers were not properly paid for time needed to care for dogs
LAKE CHARLES – A deputy and former canine handler for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office alleges he and other handlers were not properly compensated for all the hours needed to care for the dogs.
Thibodaux Police Department accused of false arrest, imprisonment of woman
NEW ORLEANS – A woman alleges two members of the Thibodaux Police Department used excessive force and falsely arrested her.
Man claims he was injured when VA bus struck object in road
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges he was injured while riding as a passenger on a Department of Veterans Affairs bus because the driver was distracted by a cellphone.
Five seek action on permanent residency applications
NEW ORLEANS – Five people have filed a suit to compel action on their I-485 applications, which they allege have been on file since 2012 and 2014.
Abe’s Boat Rentals Inc. seeks damages from Texas corporation after boat collision
NEW ORLEANS – A Belle Chasse crewboat owner alleges a Texas corporation's offshore supply vessel damaged its property.
Man claims Keystone RV is defective, has not been repaired
BATON ROUGE – A consumer claims a recreational vehicle he purchased is defective and seeks a rescission of the sale contract.
Man alleges debt collectors garnished wages for debt he doesn't owe
NEW ORLEANS – A Gretna man alleges his wages are being garnished for a debt he does not owe.
Man alleges insurer failed to resolve loss claim after collision
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man alleges his insurer has failed to resolve his claim after an accident.
Amtrak conductor alleges negligence in collision between train, tractor-trailer
NEW ORLEANS — A train conductor alleges he was injured in a collision with a train and a tractor-trailer.
Deckhand alleges he was injured on the job after vessel collision
NEW ORLEANS – A Terrebonne Parish man alleges he was injured when the vessel he was working on collided with another vessel.
Palmetto Solar Louisiana LLC, Red River Solar LLC accused of false advertising
NEW ORLEANS – A Marrero couple alleges solar power companies falsely advertise the amount of energy savings its equipment can generate for consumers.
Louisiana couple alleges oil platform operator's negligence led to husband's injuries
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana couple is suing an oil platform operator, alleging an unsafe work environment led to the husband sustaining injuries.
Attorney claims she was disbarred for criticizing judges
NEW ORLEANS – A Lacombe attorney alleges false and misleading statements were made by several judges that led to her disbarment.
Sea Supply Inc. captain alleges he was injured due to unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS – A Terrebonne Parish man alleges he was injured while acting as a captain and crewmember.
Patient accuses Fresenius Kidney Care Avondale of malpractice
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish dialysis patient alleges a center's conduct endangered his health.
Tienda Y Taqueria 'La Frontera' alleged to have illegally broadcasted Mayweather fight
BATON ROUGE – A California pay-per-view event distributor alleges a Baton Rouge business illegally broadcasted a boxing match.
Future World Electronics LLC alleges Garrity Print Solutions used Money Carlo mark
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans direct mail services provider alleges a Harahan company used its registered mark without permission.
Terrebonne Parish man petitions federal government for return of property
NEW ORLEANS – A Terrebonne Parish man alleges some of his personal property was seized in a tax matter involving his wife.
Man alleges Corvette's Human Interface Module is defective
ALEXANDRIA – A St. Landry man alleges a Corvette he purchased is defective and seeks rescission of the sale.